Comparative Religions

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Three lecture. Study of the world’s major religions including religious and philosophical concepts pertaining to the existence and nature of the Absolute. Indigenous religions, Native American Religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Students will be able to: demonstrate knowledge of historical, cultural, geographical and philosophical framework that comprises each of the traditions studied; identify, interpret, and evaluate the major themes of each tradition studied; recognize the major religious figures of each tradition studied, and develop an understanding of the ideas and movements associated with them; recognize both globally and on a more parochial level the comparative impact of diverse religious traditions upon each other and their respective cultures; express, both verbally and in writing, an awareness of contemporary religious dynamics; cross analyze Asian religions within their own traditions, across geographic borders and in comparison to other world religions; discuss each religion’s acceptance, care and protection of the environment; identify historic and modern geographic locations of each religion studied. General Education: Arts and Humanities